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Old 23rd Jul 2011, 10:11
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JimBall
 
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Heliblob: your brain wiring worries me.

Humans constantly evaluate risk. Some of them choose to ignore the warnings and end up as dead as the superbike rider I saw in bits down a motorway recently, having lost a battle with a truck.

But most of the ones who step into a helicopter for one-on-one instruction are constantly evaluated as a risk by their instructor. That instructor, normally, would like to continue life unimpeded by sticks, wheelchairs or coffins.

I used to be a racing instructor. This is an activity which carries immense risk because driving really attracts muppets who can't. After a while I could evaluate the "pupil" within 30 seconds of meeting them - and adjust our session accordingly.

Your question is redundant and an insult to the many good & excellent helicopter instructors.
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